04-19-2020, 05:21 PM
the sea spoke
Soran knows various things well.
He knows how to plan out a simple meeting between common men and the one who oversees them, knows how to navigate the difficult minefield that is discussing negotiations with another party, knows about making compromises in order to reach a mutual agreement. He also knows the look on the faces of the boys - just on the cusp of manhood - when they fell to their knees in submission before the Lord of Melitusa. He also knows how to gently comfort a common civilian after being denied the help they needed in order to ensure that the Lord was able to maintain the lifestyle he so cherished.
He knows many things, but when young Alcinder tells him that Oceane has been stolen it is made more obvious than ever that he knows nothing and he is but a simple speck floating adrift; a bystander barred from all and only able to see through a small window mercifully given to him to look through.
His ears pressed back against his head in concern, his eyes showing the same emotion. It is a vague answer and it leaves the man who has always depended on knowing at least something to press on for more, but he knows his place. No matter if he knows Oceane, respects her and respects the small bud that their acquaintanceship has become, it is not his place.
Again, Soran is but a speck. He holds little importance in the life of Oceane so he cannot go about this like an entitled fool who believes the world and everyone in it owe him answers.
Thankfully, he does not need to ask. Alcinder offers him more, and Soran knows enough that the name rings a bell. He had never been to Pangea - has never gone beyond the common lands or Loess - but he knows where the land is and a basic description of its territory. Soran also now knows that, given Alcinder said by Pangea itself and not a specific individual, that there has to be something concerning politics tied to this.
Soran knew politics well, still enjoyed them to an extent, but he knew the darkest part of it and didn't enjoy that at all.
"Thank you for telling me, Alcinder. I appreciate knowing." He means it, because the boy truly had no reason to let him know at all. He could have said Oceane was out for a while and left it at that and Soran would have simply left, but he hadn't.
(The idea that Soran could make a trip to Pangea slithers into his mind. He quickly disregards it, knowing the foolishness that is attached to such a thought. He has no place doing such a thing.)
If Oceane is gone, though, who exactly was taking care of Alcinder? Soran hoped it was the boy's father (whoever the man was) but given that the boy was here by himself Soran wasn't too sure.
The chance to ask is quickly taken from him though by Alcinder's excited words. They snap Soran into attention, his ears going for and his eyes show his surprise before his expression turns empathetic.
The little dwelling in Melitusa appears in his mind, the mother standing quietly in the shadows as Soran spoke quietly to the young child with tears staining her cheeks.
"I'm sorry my dear, but I can't-"
"You always say that."
"Palorri, dear, please understand."
"Just forget it."
Already Soran's heart fractures at knowing he will not be able to do that. He puts on his most agreeable smile (a dusty thing, but it comes to him like an old friend), "That's a wonderful idea," and Soran knows he would stay but he is no one of importance, and staying within the borders of land he does not belong to could cause issues for Alcinder and Oceane, "but I won't be able to do that my dear Alcinder." His voice is apologetic; he truly does regret not being able to. He knows the excitement Alcinder just felt must be completely gone now.
He has done this multiple times before, but it never gets easier to tell a young child that you can't do something they so clearly want.
"It's better for you and your mother if I don't do that." He tries to explain. "It could lead to trouble." Soran tacks on at the end despite Soran not agreeing he can't simply leave the boy here not knowing if he has someone watching over him.
"Are you here all by yourself? Who is watching you while your mother is gone?"
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@[Alcinder]
He knows how to plan out a simple meeting between common men and the one who oversees them, knows how to navigate the difficult minefield that is discussing negotiations with another party, knows about making compromises in order to reach a mutual agreement. He also knows the look on the faces of the boys - just on the cusp of manhood - when they fell to their knees in submission before the Lord of Melitusa. He also knows how to gently comfort a common civilian after being denied the help they needed in order to ensure that the Lord was able to maintain the lifestyle he so cherished.
He knows many things, but when young Alcinder tells him that Oceane has been stolen it is made more obvious than ever that he knows nothing and he is but a simple speck floating adrift; a bystander barred from all and only able to see through a small window mercifully given to him to look through.
His ears pressed back against his head in concern, his eyes showing the same emotion. It is a vague answer and it leaves the man who has always depended on knowing at least something to press on for more, but he knows his place. No matter if he knows Oceane, respects her and respects the small bud that their acquaintanceship has become, it is not his place.
Again, Soran is but a speck. He holds little importance in the life of Oceane so he cannot go about this like an entitled fool who believes the world and everyone in it owe him answers.
Thankfully, he does not need to ask. Alcinder offers him more, and Soran knows enough that the name rings a bell. He had never been to Pangea - has never gone beyond the common lands or Loess - but he knows where the land is and a basic description of its territory. Soran also now knows that, given Alcinder said by Pangea itself and not a specific individual, that there has to be something concerning politics tied to this.
Soran knew politics well, still enjoyed them to an extent, but he knew the darkest part of it and didn't enjoy that at all.
"Thank you for telling me, Alcinder. I appreciate knowing." He means it, because the boy truly had no reason to let him know at all. He could have said Oceane was out for a while and left it at that and Soran would have simply left, but he hadn't.
(The idea that Soran could make a trip to Pangea slithers into his mind. He quickly disregards it, knowing the foolishness that is attached to such a thought. He has no place doing such a thing.)
If Oceane is gone, though, who exactly was taking care of Alcinder? Soran hoped it was the boy's father (whoever the man was) but given that the boy was here by himself Soran wasn't too sure.
The chance to ask is quickly taken from him though by Alcinder's excited words. They snap Soran into attention, his ears going for and his eyes show his surprise before his expression turns empathetic.
The little dwelling in Melitusa appears in his mind, the mother standing quietly in the shadows as Soran spoke quietly to the young child with tears staining her cheeks.
"You always say that."
"Palorri, dear, please understand."
"Just forget it."
Already Soran's heart fractures at knowing he will not be able to do that. He puts on his most agreeable smile (a dusty thing, but it comes to him like an old friend), "That's a wonderful idea," and Soran knows he would stay but he is no one of importance, and staying within the borders of land he does not belong to could cause issues for Alcinder and Oceane, "but I won't be able to do that my dear Alcinder." His voice is apologetic; he truly does regret not being able to. He knows the excitement Alcinder just felt must be completely gone now.
He has done this multiple times before, but it never gets easier to tell a young child that you can't do something they so clearly want.
"It's better for you and your mother if I don't do that." He tries to explain. "It could lead to trouble." Soran tacks on at the end despite Soran not agreeing he can't simply leave the boy here not knowing if he has someone watching over him.
"Are you here all by yourself? Who is watching you while your mother is gone?"
@[Alcinder]
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